Ribbon Cutting Celebration – Stafford Township Tide Gauge Project
Mayor Henken and the Stafford Township Council were proud to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Township’s first Tide Gauge installation - an exciting step forward in local resiliency efforts!
Despite the gray skies, representatives from Sustainable Jersey, Drexel University, and our dedicated project partners came out to commemorate this impactful milestone. This project, made possible through a $5,000 Sustainable Communities Grant from Atlantic City Electric and administered by Sustainable Jersey, with additional support generously provided by Manasquan Bank, reflects the power of collaboration in preparing our community for a more resilient future.
Installation was led by researchers Dr. Montalto and Dr. Shakya from Drexel University, with hands-on collaboration from local student professionals from Marine Academy of Technology & Environmental Science (MATES), as well as Stafford Township's dedicated Department of Public Works employees. The New Jersey Coastal Coalition also provided technical assistance, further underscoring the regional commitment to shared environmental goals.
💡 Why it Matters: This tide gauge, installed in the Beach Haven West section of town, provides real-time data on tidal fluctuations, helping us better understand flood risks, storm surges, and other climate issues. The information will be used to inform future planning and emergency management strategies.
💬 As Mayor Henken said, “Without grants like this, we would not be able to do more for the community, as we have done. We look forward to using this data to inform future projects and grants that we apply for.”
🌿 This project is just one of many sustainability initiatives led by the Stafford Township Green Team, including our Green Fair, cleanups, composting workshops, and our Mayor’s Wellness Campaign.
📷 Be sure to check out our website with more information and photos of the project! https://www.staffordnj.gov/783/Resiliency-Projects
🔗 Also, you can learn more about Sustainable Jersey Grants here: https://www.sustainablejersey.com/grants